Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 131: Shayne Sutherland Killed by Police - "I Can't Breathe"
On October 8, 2020, Shayne Sutherland, 29, died in a manner similar to George Floyd, with a police officer on his back, handcuffed, yelling, \u201cI can\u2019t breathe,\u201d and calling out for his Momma.\n\nHe had called 911 the morning of October 8, 2020. While being questioned in front of a store, Shayne jumped up after hearing a noise, only to be tackled by law enforcement. After close to three minutes of forceful pressure on Shayne\u2019s back, while Shayne was lying face down on the concrete, unarmed, handcuffed, in the prone position, he was in distress and could no longer communicate.\n\nThe family is alleging that two Stockton Police officers \u201cused excessive force on an unarmed and handcuffed man, applying full body weight pressure and a police baton to the prone victim\u2019s neck, shoulders and back, resulting in restraint asphyxiation.\u201d \n\nCivil Rights Attorney James DeSimone said \u201cShayne\u2019s unnecessary death is another result of the SPD\u2019s unconstitutional practice of using improper restraint and excessive force.\u201d\n\nHe added, \u201cAt the time he was killed, Shayne was unarmed, handcuffed, in the prone position, not resisting, and posing no harm to anyone. Still, while he pleaded for his life, at least one police officer used his full body weight to literally crush the breath out of him. This violates well-established law enforcement standards and training, and the United States Constitution. This has to stop.\u201d\n\nJoining Everyday Injustice is Shayne\u2019s mother, Karen Sutherland and the family\u2019s attorney, Civil Rights Attorney James DeSimone.